Topic: Sony PCM-M10 (Part 6)

[yousef]

I've found that sometimes the card doesn't sit quite right when it is replaced and that this causes the unit to default to internal memory.

There seems to be a bit of free play in the slot so the card can go in at a very slight angle that obviously doesn't make proper contact.

[F.O.Bean]

I've found that sometimes the card doesn't sit quite right when it is replaced and that this causes the unit to default to internal memory.

There seems to be a bit of free play in the slot so the card can go in at a very slight angle that obviously doesn't make proper contact.

I always have trouble putting my 32gb/16gb microsdhc cards back into my M10's

[eman]

Well, I hadn't pulled the card or changed the batteries or even filled the card up when it switched over. Just plugged in the usb, pulled the files, and deleted them. That being said, it sounds like a quick check of this setting isn't a bad idea- perhaps there is some icon on the record screen that indicates that? Perhaps using the USB has the same effect as pulling the card as the recorder probably is not physically connected during transfer.

[F.O.Bean]

I pull my cards out so they xfer ALOT FASTER compared to using the M10's USB jack. But sometimes when I dont feel like pulling the card and I have enuf time, I leave the card in and use the USB jack!

[eman]

Thanks for the tip.
One cool thing that the unit can be used for- playing high resolution files on the stereo.

[Toke]

Thanks for the tip.
One cool thing that the unit can be used for- playing high resolution files on the stereo.

I get some funky phasing sometimes using the M10 as a player.  Both jacked in to my car and into my home stereo.  I've thought I got a crappy pull before, but once transferred to my laptop, it sounds fine.  Doesn't always do it. I jack the M10 into the car stereo after the show and play my recording on the way home. 

[tagada]

Hi guys!
I'm noticing some hiss/static noise on my M10. Here are the steps to isolate it:

- Turn gain to 0
- Plug in some good headphones and turn up the volume (I use Etymotic ER4-P earphones, so in my case it's up to its max, 30)
- Press record. Static noise is audible.
- Normalize the recorded file. It is filled with static noise.

I've played with the settings but i keep noticing this regardless of the mic used, whether internal or external, PIP on or off, etc. To me, this sounds like this is produced internally by some circuitry inside the M10 itself. Once i stop recording, this hiss stops within 3-5 seconds unless i keep the device 'active' after recording by pressing some buttons.

Anyone else noticed this? Do i simply have a lemon or is this something normal that is to be expected with all recorders, to some degree?

[it-goes-to-eleven]

- Turn gain to 0

That fully attenuates the input and all that is left is noise.

Probably as expected, especially if you subsequently crank the gain on the result.

[ScoobieKW]

Well, I hadn't pulled the card or changed the batteries or even filled the card up when it switched over. Just plugged in the usb, pulled the files, and deleted them. That being said, it sounds like a quick check of this setting isn't a bad idea- perhaps there is some icon on the record screen that indicates that? Perhaps using the USB has the same effect as pulling the card as the recorder probably is not physically connected during transfer.

For me, the indicator is the available record time. Internal memory is 4GB, (4 hours at 24/48) and my card is 16GB. If I see less than 4 hours available, I most likely am on internal memory.

[aaronji]

^^^ I may be mistaken, but I think there is a small memory card indicator, just above the battery meter, that lights up when a memory card is inserted and selected.  If I recall correctly, there is nothing there when the internal memory is selected (or no card is inserted)...

[ScoobieKW]

^^^ I may be mistaken, but I think there is a small memory card indicator, just above the battery meter, that lights up when a memory card is inserted and selected.  If I recall correctly, there is nothing there when the internal memory is selected (or no card is inserted)...

Verified, hadn't noticed it. Cool.

[tagada]

- Turn gain to 0

That fully attenuates the input and all that is left is noise.

Probably as expected, especially if you subsequently crank the gain on the result.

Actually the noise i'm talking about can be heard even after the recording has been stopped for a few seconds, and sounds different from the usual room noise. I may be mistaken, but if i reduce the input to 0, doesn't it mean that the remaining noise is being produced by the recorder itself? Is this something common to all recorders and is simply to be expected?

[yug du nord]

Sorry for my lameness....  but can anyone verify what the "unity gain" setting is?
Any advice or quirks that an M10 newbee should know?
Thanks.

[jbell]

4

Sorry for my lameness....  but can anyone verify what the "unity gain" setting is?
Any advice or quirks that an M10 newbee should know?
Thanks.

[bryonsos]

Sorry for my lameness....  but can anyone verify what the "unity gain" setting is?
Any advice or quirks that an M10 newbee should know?
Thanks.

jmbell says 4, I've read 5 just as often. I've even seen 6 a couple of times. With most folks saying 4-5, I've been running at 4.5 with good results. It's in there somewhere